Think happy thoughts.
Think happy thoughts.
Think happy thoughts damn it.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Wednesday exhaustion
Morning
I’ve been doing some housekeeping on my PC again and I’m pretty sure I’ve lost some pictures/documents along the way. If not that, I think I’ve overwrite original pictures with the smaller version.*sighs* If computers are so smart, then why can’t they organize themselves nicely?
I can’t wait for this weekend to be over. Oh wait, next weekend too. I am mentally and physically exhausted. I did some “beginner” food photography yesterday and my body is aching all over. I must be getting very old or I need to exercise more. *whistles*
The weather is not helping either. When I walk around without an umbrella, it would rain heavily and when I do carry an umbrella, not a single drop of rain despite the really angry clouds. Funny kah? Well, I don’t think so.
Everything in Lala Land is back to normal. *fingers crossed* No more broken heroes, gentle princes or serious warriors. Though Queen of Lala Land did not survived the whole ordeal *ahem* gracefully, at least she had fun and embarrassing experiences to laugh at, twenty years later when she has coffee with The Cherry Third Quarter Kinky Queen.
Evening
Every time when I thought I am over it, it comes back right at me hitting me between the eye. Why? Why? Why? *screams while looking at the sky like Jamie James in “I Know What You Did Last Summer”* He needs to stop messing with my head. I am so weak, I know.
Today’s photo shoot was okay despite the trembling hands due to exhaustion. It was fun. Wish I could pursue it as a hobby or even a career, but I need to wait for the day I hit the Jackpot before I could afford it. While shooting, I received a call from home. Thinking it was an emergency, I answered the call between snapping the last few pictures and wiping my sweats and making sure the camera doesn’t fall from my hand.
Me: Hello?
Ekiel: Mommy, what’s your name?
Me: What’s wrong?
Ekiel: Where are you?
Me: Office larr
Ekiel: Where’s Mama?
Me: I don’t know. In the kitchen kah?
Ekiel: No, Mama went out.
Me: Ish, okay la. I call you back.
When I think about it now, that boy is funny.
Anyway, am I wrong for not caring what goes on with our political scene? When I read the newspaper, I skip the first few pages because seriously, I am tired. All the politics (country, office, friends, etc) are giving me unnecessary headaches. My long gone migraine is back with a vengeance.
Everyone say they want what is best for everyone. *rolls eyes* If I get RM10 every time I hear that statement, I would be able to afford one of those really nice cameras. The funny thing is everyone, yes, me included, always say one thing but do a totally different thing.
So when will all this insanity ends? If you really are fighting for the greater good, then find a solution, not pointing fingers at other people. Championing yourself (and slandering other people) does not make you a leader (or a better person). Right?
I am just tired. Everyone thinks they are better than the rest. Why can’t people just get along and make this world a better place? *sings Michael Jackson’s Heal The World while waving my hands in the air*
Monday, July 21, 2008
Monday Monday Monday
Thank goodness for the weekend but I still think Saturday and Sunday is too short to recuperate from the weekday madness.
Monday is a little bit too long.
Patience should come in a bottle or is that what Valium is for?
Maybe I should give them out as this year’s Christmas presents since everyone seems to need a big dosage of it.
ANYWAY…
The PCA Annual Charity Dinner and Concert was a huge success. Everyone tells me it was the best concert so far. I’ve only attended last year’s concert but I do agree with the rest of them, this year’s event was better.
The ballroom was glamorously decorated with thousands of fairy lights covered with white satin cloth to give a romantic ambience in the ballroom. The Chinese lanterns with the blue lights and the blue roses as the table centerpiece perfected the whole setting. Sorry no pictures because when I got in, the event had already started. Since I had to play host to a group of reporters, the last thing I want to do is to embarrass myself.
The three piece band from The Philippines was great, like usual. The auction of the paintings collected RM73K with the highest bid of RM50K. I know! With RM50K, half of my headaches would be gone. Oh well, it is for a good cause, so *applauds*to the gentleman who bought the painting.
ABBAration was entertaining, though I didn’t think the whole ABBA gimmick was necessary (the guys look like kanak-kanak riang when they did they intro bit). Some of the more sporting audiences were dancing. I wanted to but shy larr with the press and all. Overall, I enjoyed myself though.
On a different topic, I am doing a research on internationally successful Sabahan for our Merdeka gallery. I couldn’t think of anyone else except for Che’nelle and Amber Chia.
So if you know anyone who has made Sabah proud, do let me know as I would love to highlight them in the gallery. Thanks!
Monday is a little bit too long.
Patience should come in a bottle or is that what Valium is for?
Maybe I should give them out as this year’s Christmas presents since everyone seems to need a big dosage of it.
ANYWAY…
The PCA Annual Charity Dinner and Concert was a huge success. Everyone tells me it was the best concert so far. I’ve only attended last year’s concert but I do agree with the rest of them, this year’s event was better.
The ballroom was glamorously decorated with thousands of fairy lights covered with white satin cloth to give a romantic ambience in the ballroom. The Chinese lanterns with the blue lights and the blue roses as the table centerpiece perfected the whole setting. Sorry no pictures because when I got in, the event had already started. Since I had to play host to a group of reporters, the last thing I want to do is to embarrass myself.
The three piece band from The Philippines was great, like usual. The auction of the paintings collected RM73K with the highest bid of RM50K. I know! With RM50K, half of my headaches would be gone. Oh well, it is for a good cause, so *applauds*to the gentleman who bought the painting.
ABBAration was entertaining, though I didn’t think the whole ABBA gimmick was necessary (the guys look like kanak-kanak riang when they did they intro bit). Some of the more sporting audiences were dancing. I wanted to but shy larr with the press and all. Overall, I enjoyed myself though.
On a different topic, I am doing a research on internationally successful Sabahan for our Merdeka gallery. I couldn’t think of anyone else except for Che’nelle and Amber Chia.
So if you know anyone who has made Sabah proud, do let me know as I would love to highlight them in the gallery. Thanks!
Thursday, July 17, 2008
dancing queen and charity
If you have no plans for tomorrow night, put on your dancing shoes and come to the Palliative Care Association Annual Charity Dinner & Show at the Grand Ballroom, The Magellan Sutera.
The dinner and show aims to collect funds to run the PCA House, a centre for the development and delivery of palliative care.
With 70 volunteers and 3 full time nurse coordinators, an administrative assistant, and a part time staff, they provide home care for 40-50 patients at a time within a 30-km radius. They also run a weekly day care facility.
The objectives of the day care centre are to provide stimulation and enjoyment through activities which focus on individual needs and choices, respite care for carers, opportunities for patients to interact with other patients and volunteers, and to provide psycho-social support and alleviate feelings of isolation.
All services provided by the Palliative Care Association are free.
Performing at the event is ABBAration, a high energy ABBA show with a 70’s disco attitude. They will perform great hits from the Swedish super-group mixed with a selection of the hottest disco tracks from the 70’s. ABBAration will take the audiences on a wild ride back to the party decade.
The music of ABBA lives on and among the fantastic songs that can be heard in the ABBAration show at this charity dinner are Dancing Queen, Take a Chance, Super Trouper and Waterloo.
This morning, ABBAration visited the PCA House and entertained the patients with 4 songs; Honey Honey, Dancing Queen, Thank You For The Music and I Have A Dream. It was fun.
For tickets, kindly call Sutera Harbour Resort at 088-303001, or PCA at (088) 231 505 / 016 8411499 (Emily Koh) or 019 8626838 (Liza Lee).
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Congratulations Tara & Jefson on your new baby boy.
Baby Tristan Jacob Jefson, welcome!
Monday, July 14, 2008
run baby run
26th July 2008. Mark this date in your calendar now for the 7K Sutera Harbour Sunset Charity Run is back!!!
Imagine running with the glorious sunset as your backdrop and the gentle breeze of South China Sea cheering you on. As your body sweats and your muscle tightens, reward yourself with the captivating transformation of the concrete jungles of Kota Kinabalu to a beautiful garden of lights.
Flag off is at 5.17pm. You will begin and end your run at the Sutera Harbour Marina, Golf & Country Club.
After the tiring run (or walk), celebrate your finish with the assorted mouth-watering cuisine and beverages sold that evening. Just remember, every profits made that day will be donated to the 7K Sutera Harbour Sunset Charity Run beneficiaries which are the Special Olympics Sabah and the Sabah Thalassaemia Society, both a non profitable organisations located in Kota Kinabalu.
The evening continues with various exciting and fun-filled activities for everyone, both runners and spectators. The highlight of the night will be the special performances by Felix AF3, Ebi AF5 and Noni AF5. So to all AF fans, don’t forget to bring your camera!
Over the years, the 7K Run has become more than just a charity event. It is now an annual must-do activity for families and groups of friends. No matter what is your reason for participating, the 7K Sutera Harbour Sunset Charity Run is about ‘Run for Fun, Health and Charity’.
For registration (RM20 for adults and RM10 for children/students inclusive of a T-shirt) please call 088 308111.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
not a good idea after all...
My boredom brings me heartache sometimes.
I am in that state where everything bores me. It’s not like I have nothing better to do. Between my assignments, work, Ekiel, my so-called social life and Lala Land, I am worn-out. I guess what is really missing in my life is EXCITE.MEN.T. You know that something for me to look forward to. Something that is bigger than my KL trip. Something that is smaller than my need to find world peace.
Maybe I just need a new haircut.
My hair has always been the casualty when I am in one of my “bored” phase. I can just wake up one day and decide to cut my waist-length hair to below the ear style. Do I regret about it later? Trust me when I say I had many of those bad hair tragedies.
People laughed and made fun of my hair. I was upset BUT I am a firm believer not to regret the decisions I make. I just live with it and send out a memo in Lala Land, never to do it again.
You think I would learn my lesson by now and get a hobby instead whenever I have the urge to do something crazy. But NnnooooOO… *sigh*
After I did my rebonding treatment the other day, I chopped off 4 inches of my hair because it was too long. I didn’t like the new hairdo. I feel ol-der and bo-ring.
Few nights ago I saw The Devil Wears Prada again on HBO. I LOVE Anne Hathaway’s bangs! I have thought about getting the same hair cut since the movie was out but I never had the nerve to do it. Isn’t it the rule of thumb, not to have bangs when your face is rounder than the moon?
the cause of my depression
Oh… the temptation is great. It taunts me my even in my sleep. Should I? Should I not? Oooh… the dilemma. I did one of that online makeover thingy and decided I didn’t look TOO bad. Showed the picture to a few people and I got mixed responses. My son and my dad didn’t even recognize me.
After yesterday’s drama, I decided to just do it. Made the appointment with the hairstylist, printed a photo of Anne Hathaway’s bangs and off I went.
The hairstylist assured me the bangs would work on me and it is the latest hair trend now. She and a few of the salon staffs were sporting the “bangs look” as well so I took a deep breath and nodded my head too enthusiastically.
An hour later, I walked out of the salon wishing I could grow my hair back instantly. *sighs* There are those few moments when I think my hair didn’t look too bad at all. But most time I unconsciously will try to hide the bangs away. I even tried to clip it with hair pins! *head hangs in shame*
Though there was a pretty lady with gorgeous locks told me she likes my hair and was thinking to do the same but didn’t have the nerve to do it, I still think bangs were never meant for me. I look very different that’s for sure but instead of glamour and looking younger, I feel like I am older with bad hair.
Oh well. At least I know now that I can never have the Anne Hathaway bangs. The problem is now; I am still bored. *bangs head on the wall*
it is done. why is my left eye so obviously small?
I am in that state where everything bores me. It’s not like I have nothing better to do. Between my assignments, work, Ekiel, my so-called social life and Lala Land, I am worn-out. I guess what is really missing in my life is EXCITE.MEN.T. You know that something for me to look forward to. Something that is bigger than my KL trip. Something that is smaller than my need to find world peace.
Maybe I just need a new haircut.
My hair has always been the casualty when I am in one of my “bored” phase. I can just wake up one day and decide to cut my waist-length hair to below the ear style. Do I regret about it later? Trust me when I say I had many of those bad hair tragedies.
People laughed and made fun of my hair. I was upset BUT I am a firm believer not to regret the decisions I make. I just live with it and send out a memo in Lala Land, never to do it again.
You think I would learn my lesson by now and get a hobby instead whenever I have the urge to do something crazy. But NnnooooOO… *sigh*
After I did my rebonding treatment the other day, I chopped off 4 inches of my hair because it was too long. I didn’t like the new hairdo. I feel ol-der and bo-ring.
Few nights ago I saw The Devil Wears Prada again on HBO. I LOVE Anne Hathaway’s bangs! I have thought about getting the same hair cut since the movie was out but I never had the nerve to do it. Isn’t it the rule of thumb, not to have bangs when your face is rounder than the moon?
the cause of my depression
Oh… the temptation is great. It taunts me my even in my sleep. Should I? Should I not? Oooh… the dilemma. I did one of that online makeover thingy and decided I didn’t look TOO bad. Showed the picture to a few people and I got mixed responses. My son and my dad didn’t even recognize me.
After yesterday’s drama, I decided to just do it. Made the appointment with the hairstylist, printed a photo of Anne Hathaway’s bangs and off I went.
The hairstylist assured me the bangs would work on me and it is the latest hair trend now. She and a few of the salon staffs were sporting the “bangs look” as well so I took a deep breath and nodded my head too enthusiastically.
An hour later, I walked out of the salon wishing I could grow my hair back instantly. *sighs* There are those few moments when I think my hair didn’t look too bad at all. But most time I unconsciously will try to hide the bangs away. I even tried to clip it with hair pins! *head hangs in shame*
Though there was a pretty lady with gorgeous locks told me she likes my hair and was thinking to do the same but didn’t have the nerve to do it, I still think bangs were never meant for me. I look very different that’s for sure but instead of glamour and looking younger, I feel like I am older with bad hair.
Oh well. At least I know now that I can never have the Anne Hathaway bangs. The problem is now; I am still bored. *bangs head on the wall*
it is done. why is my left eye so obviously small?
Mommies found their Spark
Being a single mom is not an easy task.
Being a single working mom is even harder.
Don’t get me wrong, I love every minute of it, being a mommy and all.
I just wish I didn’t have to spend most of my times in the office dealing with problematic people.
After three years, I am still juggling my time ungracefully between my son, work and my social life. I was more than willing to sacrifice my social life simply because I can’t afford to go out and “socialize” anymore. Imagine; a jug of beer is equivalent to my son’s one month supply of diapers. I have to set my priorities right.
Just when I thought I have finally learned to manage my finances, the oil prices went crazy which led the increase of prices for everything else. How does one survive in circumstances like this where everything is costlier but still no increment at work because of ‘bad economy’?
I used to live for the moment, but these days I am a planner. I am already worried about my son’s education. He is starting pre-school next year and I know that good schools mean more money. Though I believe I am one of those mommies who do not spoil their kid, I sometimes wish I could afford to get him the cool RM200 Adidas shoe or the expensive toys he sees at the toy shop.
I wish money grows on trees.
With the increasing expenses, more and more mommies (and daddies) are doing extra jobs. I wish I have the energy and will to do the same but I don’t. I can’t do MLM because my selling skills are bad, like can’t sell water at Sahara Desert bad. I can’t wait tables because I have no tolerance for annoying customers despite my high level of patience. I can’t write part time because my creative writing juices don’t do deadlines. Besides, I am already spending little time with Ekiel, with another job I might as well just stay put in KL.
Just when I thought there is no hope for me I was introduced to blogging at SocialSpark. And guess what? SocialSpark is dedicating a special site for all Mommy Bloggers! How great is that!
Either for that extra cash or serious blogging, SocialSpark is where all mommy bloggers should sign up. It’s easy with choices of subjects to blog about. Besides, how many sites pay special tributes to us, mommy bloggers?
When you sign up at SocialSpark, don’t forget to look for me!
Being a single working mom is even harder.
Don’t get me wrong, I love every minute of it, being a mommy and all.
I just wish I didn’t have to spend most of my times in the office dealing with problematic people.
After three years, I am still juggling my time ungracefully between my son, work and my social life. I was more than willing to sacrifice my social life simply because I can’t afford to go out and “socialize” anymore. Imagine; a jug of beer is equivalent to my son’s one month supply of diapers. I have to set my priorities right.
Just when I thought I have finally learned to manage my finances, the oil prices went crazy which led the increase of prices for everything else. How does one survive in circumstances like this where everything is costlier but still no increment at work because of ‘bad economy’?
I used to live for the moment, but these days I am a planner. I am already worried about my son’s education. He is starting pre-school next year and I know that good schools mean more money. Though I believe I am one of those mommies who do not spoil their kid, I sometimes wish I could afford to get him the cool RM200 Adidas shoe or the expensive toys he sees at the toy shop.
I wish money grows on trees.
With the increasing expenses, more and more mommies (and daddies) are doing extra jobs. I wish I have the energy and will to do the same but I don’t. I can’t do MLM because my selling skills are bad, like can’t sell water at Sahara Desert bad. I can’t wait tables because I have no tolerance for annoying customers despite my high level of patience. I can’t write part time because my creative writing juices don’t do deadlines. Besides, I am already spending little time with Ekiel, with another job I might as well just stay put in KL.
Just when I thought there is no hope for me I was introduced to blogging at SocialSpark. And guess what? SocialSpark is dedicating a special site for all Mommy Bloggers! How great is that!
Either for that extra cash or serious blogging, SocialSpark is where all mommy bloggers should sign up. It’s easy with choices of subjects to blog about. Besides, how many sites pay special tributes to us, mommy bloggers?
When you sign up at SocialSpark, don’t forget to look for me!
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